HHS CHMHI Tuckpointing Phase 2.2

SECTION 00 1113 NOTICE TO BIDDERS RFB951300-02 The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for Tuckpointing Repairs at Cherokee Mental Health Institute, Cherokee, Iowa 51012. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services anticipates construction to begin in August 2026 and end June 30th, 2027. Bids must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Wednesday June 24th, 2026. Late bids will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted on IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. The Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s check or a certified check drawn upon a solvent bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America. Bid Opening The time and place of bid opening will be held at the link below, and teleconference number +1 469-998- 6043 Phone conference ID: 252 337 086# at 3:00 pm, Wednesday June 24th, 2026 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/226794715744483?p=5V7st6ejZuEREhEobm The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive irregularities and to accept a bid that is deemed in the best interest of the State of Iowa. Bidders must comply with all affirmative action/equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of Iowa and the Federal Government. This project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax. Davis Bacon Wages will not apply to this project. Questions must be submitted by 2:00 pm on Thursday June 18th, 2026, to the Issuing Officer. Bidding documents may stipulate a specific product. Substitute product will be considered if a written request is received by 2:00 pm Thursday June 18th, 2026, prior to bid opening. Substitution requests will be considered for all products per Section 01 2500 Substitution Procedures, even if the specification does not include a statement such as “or equal,” “equal to,” “equivalent to,” or “basis of design,” unless otherwise noted. An optional Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at 11:00 am at Cherokee Mental Health Institute, Main Admin Building, Heritage Room at 1251 W Cedar Loop, Cherokee, IA 51012. This meeting is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Bidding Documents, including drawing sheets bearing the project name HHS CHMHI Tuckpointing Phase 2.2, Dated 6/3/2026 and the Project Manual prepared by Kezlo Group dated 6/3/2026, may be obtained from Rapids Reproduction by visiting www.rapidsrepro.com or by calling (515) 251-3222 on Monday June 8th, 2026. For further information regarding this project contact: Michael Bradbury – Issuing Officer Phone: (515) 515-823-9327 E-Mail: construction.procurement@iowa.gov END OF SECTION